VATSALYA PUBLIC SCHOOL

Examination Tips
Attempting the question paper properly in board examinations can help you score high marks. Paper presentation is an important
aspect and you must attempt the paper in a way that not only make an impact on the checker but also makes him read your paper
easily.

Following are some points you must take care when attempting 10th & 12th board paper:

1. First read the question paper well

The first thing to do read your paper well, understand it well. When writing the answers, you first need to understand what is being
asked and how much marks it contains. The answer should be written accordingly- logically and comprehensively.

2. Use the first 15 minutes effectively

You get a good 15 minutes in the beginning to read the question paper -- use this time to do just that, READ. Read all the 30
questions in 15 minutes. While reading, mark the questions into categories wise easy, manageable and tough. This is done to have
an overall idea about the questions and make a rough plan.

3. Don't worry about the tough ones

The moment you find that there are a few tough questions; it is natural that you start worrying about them. This is not required
and will only harm your performance.
The fact is that they may look a bit tough on the surface, but when you actually work on them you will find most of them to be
much easier than they seemed. So be happy about the easy ones and don't get unduly worried about the tougher lot.

4. Prioritise your attempt

Always attempt the easy questions first and then move on to the manageable ones and ensure that you complete them before
taking on the difficult ones. This will ensure that you are not leaving any question that you know.
Once you successfully attempt all the easy and manageable questions, your confidence will grow and you will be mentally ready to
take on the more challenging questions.

5. Ensure speed and accuracy

Use quicker methods in calculations to ensure that you are not wasting time and your answers are correct. For example, if you
make an error in the sign of a term (+/-), you may not be able to solve questions involving quadratic equations or linear equations.
Therefore avoiding silly mistakes is very important to save time. Always follow the tricks we discussed in speed strategies.

6. Keep an eye on your watch

Keeping an eye on your watch is of course not to increase your stress. This is just to see that you are broadly adhering to the time
allocation we discussed in the beginning. A minor variation is not at all a reason to worry.

7. Avoid thinking too much about a question

Thinking about the questions before you attempt them is essential; but not to such an extent that you waste a lot of time on one
question.
Also you need not write a very lengthy answer to a question just because the question is easy and you know it very well.
Remember, you need to just answer the question and nothing more. Any over-attempt will be a mere waste of time.

8. Revise your answers

Usually the question papers are set in such a way that even after attempting all the questions, students should be left with 5-10
minutes in the end to revise their answers. Do not waste your time and revise all your answers.

9. Select your options wisely

In certain questions you will be provided multiple choices. Do not hurry and make your choice smartly. Read questions carefully:
Before you begin writing answer, read question carefully. See what is being asked in the question.

10. Use easy language

While writing your answer, make sure that you use easy to understand language. An examiner will rather be impressed by a
conceptual answer written in simple language than with one without any conceptual language but written in flowery language.

11. Follow word count

For questions, especially in language and literature papers, where word count for the answer is provided, stick to word count. Do
not over exceed the word limit. Also do not be a miser and wrap up your answer in very less word count.

12. Be neat and clean

Write your answer in a clean and legible handwriting. Not everyone has a beautiful handwriting but anyone can write answers with
proper space and punctuation and in a legible handwriting. Remember that if your answer sheet is not clean and handwriting
illegible, it will be unfavorable to you. Use margin wherever necessary.

13. Avoid using slangs

Remember that written English is different from spoken English. Using slang words or SMS language will be counted as spelling
mistake and you will be penalized for the same.

If you follow these tips religiously, you can be prepared well for your 10th board exams, even with less time left before the
examination starts. 10th board is an important milestone in your life. Therefore, you must make it certain to leave no stone
unturned to make yourself and your parents proud. At the same time, also take care of your health!

Best of luck!

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